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What to do in case of a car accident in Spain

I wish I didn’t have anything to say about it, but yet here we are. Our car accident in Spain...

buying a car in Spain

Buying a car in Spain

As far as our experience goes, buying a car in Spain is not difficult (maybe boring, but not difficult). As...

How to exchange your driver’s license to a Spanish one

Ok, it’s time to exchange your driver’s license to a Spanish one – one more document to enjoy… if only....

driving in the Costa del Sol

4 lessons we learned the hard way from driving in the Costa del Sol

Driving in the Costa del Sol, specifically within its cities, is quite an adventure. Let me tell you the main...

okupas

Okupas, second properties and rentals in Spain

Okupas. Home owners worst nightmare in Spain and (in my opinion) one of the main driving forces behind rental difficulties...

Closing the deal on our new home

Closing the deal on our new home

This article is a continuation of Finding our home in Spain. Closing the deal on our new home is the final...

Finding our home in Spain

Finding our home in Spain

Now to our experience finding our home in Spain. I had spent the previous four years dreaming about this move,...

renting before moving

Buying vs renting before moving – pros and cons

Choosing where to stay before arriving in Spain is a must. It is part of the preparations before the move,...

How to buy a house in Spain

How to buy a house in Spain like a pro

If you are wondering about how to buy a house in Spain – or an apartment, or any real estate...

renting vs buying

Our unusual perspective on renting vs buying after arriving

Renting vs buying: after your initial days in Spain, spent probably in a hotel or vacation rental, you will most...

Residence

Residence in Spain

After you have a start on your Spanish documents, you can sort out your Spanish residence permit. This will require...

A Town Hall, where the Padrón is done.

The Spanish Padrón – the difficult one

After the NIE, I believe the Padrón (short for empadronamiento, that means something like enrollment) is the document you’ll hear...